Red's PlanetA graphic novel in progress2015-05-26T17:28:25Zhttp://www.redsplanet.com/comic/feed/atom/WordPressEddiehttp://www.redsplanet.comhttp://www.redsplanet.com/comic/?p=20442014-10-07T14:44:08Z2014-09-15T15:19:44ZHi Red-heads! Just a quick note to let you know I’ll be a guest artist this weekend (September 20) at ToonFest in in Marceline, Missouri.

Celebrating its 16th year! ToonFest takes place in Walt Disney’s childhood home, Marceline, Missouri and the 2014 headliners are cartoonists Steven Artley, Hilary Price, Bill Hinds, Guy Gilchrist, and yours truly! The day kicks off with a parade that features bands, floats, Princesses, Pirates, Grand Marshalls, and more! The day continues with activities, food and fun for the whole family, including a symposium by myself and other cartoonists and an international cartoon art show.

I also have some artwork in the Kenosha Festival of Cartooning’s charity auction. It’s a watercolor sketch of Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars, and, though it isn’t Red’s Planet related, i though I’d mention it since it’s rare that I have any original art available for purchase.

]]>7Eddiehttp://www.redsplanet.comhttp://www.redsplanet.com/comic/?p=20072014-10-07T14:44:11Z2014-06-29T19:02:34ZHi, Red-Heads! I’m sorry for the long absence from the comic and blog. I’ve found myself swamped trying to catch up on work-related deadlines since my last post. To briefly catch everyone up, let me start with the Reuben Awards in May.

2014 Reuben talk — Photo by Tom Richmond

My talk, “Why I Do A Webcomic” went well for the most part, despite my losing much of my voice in the days leading up to the event. But I received many compliments from the cartoonists who attended as well as regrets from those who missed it because they couldn’t make it away from the bar. I may possibly upload a movie or video of the talk in the future. The great thing about doing a talk like this is being able to showcase your work to people who may never have seen it before. I’m happy to say it’s led to some great connections and new relationships. I was fortunate enough to be the first up on the opening day of the weekend, which allowed me to kick back, relax, and enjoy all the fun the rest of the weekend.

Formal wear. Photo by Keith Robinson

Saturday night’s award ceremony was a great time as well, emceed once again by the hilarious Tom Gammill. This was my first time being nominated, so it was quite the honor. And though I knew I wouldn’t win this time around (being up against Jeff Smith is like being up against Meryl Streep at the Oscars), it was a great feeling to hear my name called out as a nominee!

The weekend closed with an amazing party on the aircraft carrier Midway, where many of us had a chance to draw for soldiers and their families in support of the Wounded Warriors project.

There are also a couple of things that have happened just over the past week — both of which are very exciting — that I’m not at liberty to completely share yet. Still, let me at least tease you with what I can.

While I was in LA, several of my colleagues, having heard many of my impressions and voice characterizations, encouraged me to pursue voice acting. I did a little bit of temporary dialogue (“scratch”, as it is called) in Phineas and Ferb and was preparing to put together a voice reel when we made the decision to move back to Florida. Last week I found out that Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh, the creators of Phineas and Ferb, have decided to use my voice for a small ( but important) part in the upcoming Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Special. I don’t think I can tell you the part I’m playing yet, but be sure to watch on the Disney Channel July 26 and stay for the credits! It’s really cool.

And lastly, on the Red’s Planet front, there are some things happening behind the scenes. Really cool things; jumping up and down, kissing strangers, calling-the-neighbors kind of things. And, though I can’t really tell you anything at this time, it will mean discontinuing updates for a while; and for that I am truly sorry.

Telling this story as a webcomic has been one of the best experiences in my life. Many of you have been here from the beginning and have stuck with me, waiting patiently as I’ve put the comic on hold — when my daughter was born, or when I moved my family across the country, or when there were looming deadlines for actual paying work. You continue to be the best audience I could have ever imagined. You have embraced my characters, cheered me on with your comments, and, for the most part, never complained when your free comic hasn’t arrived on time.

But now, I have a chance to expand the audience for Red’s Planet — an opportunity that I have been working toward for some time —and it’s my sincerest hope that you will stick around and be a part of that story. For now, this site will stay up and will continue to post news about the next step for Red’s Planet, hopefully sharing some sketches along the way. You can trust that I’ll let you know whatever I can, when I can.

Hi Red-Heads! It’s going to be a crazy week of deadlines and last minute preparations for my journey to San Diego for the 2014 Reuben Awards weekend. As you might remember, Red’s Planet was nominated in the Online Comic – Longform category and I am one of the speakers for the weekend event as well. And, as […]]]>

Hi Red-Heads! It’s going to be a crazy week of deadlines and last minute preparations for my journey to San Diego for the 2014 Reuben Awards weekend. As you might remember, Red’s Planet was nominated in the Online Comic – Longform category and I am one of the speakers for the weekend event as well. And, as you can imagine, there isn’t much time for a comic page.

I hate to leave everyone hanging on a cliff from last week’s page, but at least I can give you something fun to take the edge off (edge…cliff—see what I did?).

Here is an old magazine article from that popular 70′s publication, UFO Fancy, that I dug up and reprinted in the limited print edition of Red’s Planet #1. It’s an interesting article and it’s amazing to read about the kind of technology that is being hidden from us by the powers that be. But, I also found a little insight into what may have happened to Red’s shoe. And, man, does that UFO drawing look familiar?

Anyway, enjoy the article and look for some more goodies over the week!

]]>14Eddiehttp://www.redsplanet.comhttp://www.redsplanet.com/comic/?p=19712014-10-07T14:44:18Z2014-04-22T02:50:53ZIf you haven’t seen the work of Travis Hanson, you are missing out!

Travis is the creator of the webcomic “The Bean”, which has been collected in three volumes of graphic novels. He a wonderful illustrator with an amazing sense of color. His art prints are among some of the most inspiring cartoon fantasy work I’ve seen.

Travis has had 5 very successful Kickstarters (I’ve jumped in to support several of them myself) and his newest book, Tanner Jones and the Quest for the Monkey Stone, looks like it will be as equally successful! An adventurous kid, teddy bear pirates, a ship named the “Scrawny Duck” (love that), and treasure hunt — I’m not going to miss out on this one!

If you love all-ages stories, wonderfully and imaginatively illustrated, then don’ t miss out on Trav’s new project! The clock is ticking on this project!